# Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1997-12-15 · Effective 1998-01-20 · 62 FR 65604
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-32432
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Aerospatiale Model ATR42 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 62 FR 65604
- **Publication date:** 1997-12-15
- **Effective date:** 1998-01-20
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 97-NM-161-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Aerospatiale Model ATR42 series airplanes, that requires removal of certain landing gear attachment pins, and replacement of the pins with serviceable pins. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent wear of the attachment pins, which could result in collapse of the main landing gear.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/15/97-32432/airworthiness-directives-aerospatiale-model-atr42-series-airplanes)
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